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SP03 VAE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VAE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake cable snapped during break test after results from rbt.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 131,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,805 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r wheel slightly rough

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 82,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,080 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 66,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 466,489 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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SP03 VAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP03 VAE registered?

SP03 VAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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